Midas DN4816-I Bus-Powered StageCONNECT Interface

Features

• Breakout box with 16 balanced XLR line out for StageConnect and Behringer Ultranet systems
• Analog output box for other StageConnect devices, Midas HUB4 and Behringer WING or Ultranet transmitters such as Midas MR18/M32 and DL16/DL32 stageboxes
• StageConnect 32-channel audio transmission at sub-millisecond latency, 24-Bit uncompressed PCM, 44.1/48 kHz using standard XLR microphone or DMX cable
• Two units can be cascaded for a total of 32 low-latency analogue outputs fed from a single StageConnect source
• Flexible connectivity on stage and between side racks using any balanced microphone cable
• Supports bi-directional audio configurations, with control data and 12 VDC/18 W remote power
• Master mode allows exchanging multichannel audio with a chain of other StageConnect devices
• Operates in Master mode, or as Slave synchronised to StageConnect or Ultranet input streams
• Ultranet output for feeding Turbosound iQ speaker systems and Behringer P16 personal monitoring directly from StageConnect bus
• External power supply for standalone use and offering remote power on the StageConnect Master output

Here's what Midas say about the DN4816-I Interface

The DN4816-I is the perfect solution for connecting additional line outputs to your monitor or FOH console. It provides 16 analog outputs (e.g., to connect wireless transmitters for in-ear monitoring). Additionally, it provides an Ultranet input, that can be used to forward Signals from an AIR mixer via StageConnect.

The StageConnect interface can be connected to other StageConnect devices using a single XLR cable for multi-channel audio transmission. There are various I/O options available providing easily scalable connectivity in your side rack. The devices of the DN48XX Series can be daisy-chained and will negotiate the channels for their respective connectivity automatically..

StageConnect – The Future of XLR

• What if any standard XLR or DMX cable could be used to transmit more than one channel of audio?
• What if that cable could transmit signals not only one way, but bi-directionally?
• What if that cable would allow the passage of control data or even MIDI at the same time?
• What if a connected StageConnect device could receive up to 18 W of power through that same cable?

Well, these capabilities are exactly what StageConnect delivers – a new interface standard to be released by Music Tribe after two years of development. The Midas DN48XX Series is one of the first available I/O-Interfaces based on the StageConnect standard. This new standard comes with outstanding technical specs: 32 channels of uncompressed PCM audio in various I/O configurations, 24-bit at 48 kHz, below 0.5 ms of latency.

For optimum performance and long cable runs 110 Ohm DMX cable is required.

Ecosystem and Beyond

The DN48XX Series is the first generation of I/O Interfaces for the new StageConnect ecosystem. StageConnect was introduced with the Behringer WING mixing console. Even though the DN48XX Series was designed with the WING console in mind the devices can be used with all StageConnect devices like HUB4. The StageConnect Ecosystem opens a wide field of audio devices. May it be several I/O devices spread over the Stage or equipment in the siderack – the use cases for the DN48XX Series StageConnect Interfaces are virtually endless.

Cascade Interfaces to Meet Your Requirements

No matter if you want to use StageConnect for connecting wireless systems, external effects or playback systems, the devices of the DN48XX Series can easily be daisy-chained to meet the requirements of your respective I/O configurations. With a total bandwidth of 32 channels, all combinations ranging from 32 inputs over 16 In and outputs in parallel to 32 outputs can be achieved using different combinations of DN48XX interfaces connected using a simple XLR cable.

Power Via DC or StageConnect

The DN48XX Series devices can be powered via DC or via StageConnect. By design every SC Master provides 18W of power that can be used by devices in the chain. Depending on the respective power consumption multiple devices in the chain can be phantom powered by a single Master device. It should be noted that an SC device in the chain that is supplied with DC power can supply other devices connected to its Master port as well. To check your respective setup for power consumption, use the StageConnect Calculator (SSC Tool). This tool checks a virtually configured chain for the DMX cable lengths, power supply, audio routing and other parameters.

Automatic Bus Configuration

There are two ways to configure an SC chain. Either you can manually configure the chain using devices like WING or let the Automatic Bus Configuration do its work. This process adapts the input and output configuration of the SC Bus depending on the connected devices. Simply connect devices and the Master device of the chain will automatically change the routing. To check and plan setups the SSC Tool software is available, providing information about the routing and DMX cable length, power management and other parameters.

Analogue Outputs for IEM Transmitters

DN4816-I features 16 balanced line-level outputs that can carry up to 8 stereo mixes separated from the Console. All you need to do is mount the DN4816-I to your wireless rack and connect it to your console using a single XLR cable. This way you can save local outputs, reduce setup time and increase reliability considerably. Alternatively, these analogue outputs can also be used as spare outputs on stage receiving signals directly from the FOH consoles, e.g. for providing talkback or side fill outputs.

ULTRANET – Seamless Integration

The well-established ultranet technology transmits up to 16 independent channels of 24-bit digital audio via a single CAT5 cable between compatible digital devices. The DN48XX Series devices serve Ultranet connectivity for translation between StageConnect and Ultranet. This way more than 1 million Ultranet-Products in the market like the P16 monitoring system, AIR mixers and Turbosound speakers can be integrated in the StageConnect ecosystem.

StageConnect Calculator

The StageConnect Calculator (SCC Tool) is a tool that can be used for checking and planning setups. You can create a virtual SC chain to study the upstream and downstream routing. The calculator also indicates parameters maximum DMX cable lengths, power budget and the overall stability of your connection.

You can virtually change the configuration of individual devices, change their order and intuitively add or remove devices from the chain. This allows you to explore the possibilities of routing signals through the new ecosystem.

Specification

Processing

• D/A conversion - 24-Bit, 48/44.1 kHz, 114 dB
• StageConnect bus capacity -32 ch, 24-Bit PCM audio
• I/O latency  - ≤0.5 ms

Connectors

• Analog Outputs - 16 x XLR male jacks, balanced
• Impedance - 100 Ω unbalanced / 200 Ω balanced
• Max. output level - +21 d B u
• Ultranet - 2 x RJ45
• Shielded CAT5e cable max. length -75 m
• StageConnect -1 XLR male, 1 XLR female
• Shielded bal. 110-Ohm DMX cable - max. 40 m
• USB - Type B

System

• Frequency response - 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
• Dynamic range -110 d B
• Cross talk rejection @ 1 kHz, adjacent channels -110 d B
• Noise (20 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth) - -90 dBu
• Distortion - 0.004% / 1 kHz / 0 dBu out

Power

• Power supply - 12 VDC / 2.5 A (30 W) adapter included, remote power input via SLAVE XLR (female),remote power output via MASTER XLR (male) 12 VDC / 1.5 A (18 W)
• Power consumption - 9 W

Physical

• Standard operating temperature range - 5° - 45° C (41° - 113° F)
• Dimensions - 49 x 483 x 169 mm (1.9 x 19.0 x 6.7")
• Weight - 2.2 kg (4.9 lbs)